Question

Rita bought a pair of jeans for $89. The sales-tax rate is 11 percent. What is the total amount she paid for the jeans?

Answer 1

Total amount paid by Rita is $98.79

Step-by-step explanation:

• Step 1: Given sales tax = 11% and cost of jeans = $89
• Step 2: Calculate amount of sales tax = 11% of 89 = 11/100 × 89 = $9.79
• Step 3: Calculate the total amount

Total Amount = 89 + 9.79 = $98.79